The Malay-language edition of "The Classic Quotes by Xi Jinping", a multilingual program produced by China Media Group (CMG), began airing on Malaysian mainstream media on Tuesday, drawing public interest and highlighting bilateral cultural exchange amid Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the country.
The program features classical Chinese texts and sayings quoted by Xi in his speeches, writings, and remarks, shedding light on his governance philosophy, cultural outlook, and historical perspective.
Through themes such as building a shared future for mankind, cultural inheritance, biodiversity protection, and mutual learning among civilizations, the series presents China's traditional values and modern vision.
Malaysia's national broadcaster, Radio Televisyen Malaysia, along with news agency Bernama and Malaysia-China Insight, have reported on the broadcast. A CMG journalist also appeared in a live interview on local television to introduce the series and explore the cultural depth of Xi's references.
Leading newspapers "Sin Chew Daily", "The Star", and "Sinar Harian" covered the program's debut, noting its inclusion of quotes such as "All things that grow live in harmony and benefit from the nourishment of Nature", which underscores the idea that nature is the cradle of all life, providing the essential conditions for humanity to survive and flourish.
The coverage emphasized China's promotion of equal dialogue among civilizations and its commitment to shared global development.
The program has been well received by viewers and commentators in Malaysia, who see it as a window into China's approach to governance and a gateway to better understanding the richness of Chinese civilization.
The launch coincides with President Xi's state visit to Malaysia, the second leg of his current three-nation Southeast Asia tour.
Xi, also General Secretary of Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, arrived in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday at the invitation of Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim.
The five-day trip began with a two-day state visit to Vietnam and will conclude in Cambodia.
CMG program on Xi Jinping's classical quotes airs in Malaysia
From cutting-edge technology exhibitions to retail stores thousands of kilometers away from Europe and Southeast Asia, China-made robot vacuum cleaners are increasingly becoming a popular choice among consumers worldwide.
At electronics retailers in Berlin, Germany, Chinese brands such as Roborock and Dreame occupy prominent positions in dedicated robot vacuum sections, offering a wide range of products priced between 200 and 2,000 euros.
Many local consumers said that when purchasing smart home appliances including robot vacuum cleaners, they tend to give priority to Chinese-made products.
"It's a good price and good quality. It's also the innovation. I have a feeling that the European brands are not innovating enough," said one customer.
"I think they're always on top of the other technologies. They are getting them out faster. A lot of us are switching to the Chinese technology," another consumer said.
Germany is one of the most important overseas markets for China's floor-cleaning robots.
According to data from market research firm GfK, from January to November 2025, more than six out of 10 robot vacuum cleaners sold in Western Europe were Chinese brands.
Industry data also point to a strong global momentum.
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), global shipments of smart robot vacuum cleaners reached 17.424 million units in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 18.7 percent.
Chinese brands including Roborock, Ecovacs, Dreame, Xiaomi and Narwal ranked among the world's top five in terms of shipment volume, with a combined share of nearly 70 percent of the global market.
At a robot vacuum cleaner manufacturing plant in Huizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, workers were seen stepping up production of newly launched models that recently debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show in the United States, which concluded Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The factory adjusted its production lines as early as December 2025 and stocked inventory in advance for overseas markets to ensure that new products could be delivered to global consumers at the earliest possible time.
"In 2025, Roborock's global shipments exceeded 7.2 million units. Since 2024, overseas revenue has accounted for more than 50 percent of our total revenue. Our products have now been sold to more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than 20 million households worldwide," said Quan Gang, president of Roborock.
At another robot vacuum cleaner manufacturing facility in Dongguan, Guangdong, rising overseas orders have prompted the company to upgrade its production lines with intelligent technologies to further boost capacity. The factory is currently operating at full load to meet a growing demand.
"For 2026, we have already obtained overseas orders worth at least 300 million to 400 million yuan (around 43 million to 57.3 million U.S. dollars). In addition, we've engaged in strategic cooperation with European home appliance group Cebos Group, and our total confirmed orders have exceeded 600 million yuan (around 86 million U.S. dollars)," said Zhang Junbin, founder and CEO of Narwal Robotics.
Chinese robot vacuum brands gain strong global traction
